ASL: Air Sea Land

The following are regulations and documents necessary to clear personal effects goods for Lebanese nationals permanently returning to Lebanon with exemption from customs tax:

• The individual must be a Lebanese national
• The individual must have resided outside Lebanon for at least 3 consecutive years
• A Letter of Permanent Leave prepared and legalized by the Lebanese Embassy at origin
• A detailed Packing List of all goods prepared and legalized by the Lebanese Embassy
   
• The individual must be in Lebanon when goods arrive to the country, since the original passport will be required upon clearance with a new entry stamp to Lebanon
   
• New goods will not be exempted from customs
   
• The individual must have a valid apartment rental/lease document or residential ownership registration. In case the individual lives with others then a document from the local mayor is needed to assure living address is valid
   
• The individual must provide a certificate from the local mayor in Lebanon certifying that s/he is or will be living at the address specified on the rental or ownership document
   
• A commitment letter to the Lebanese Customs must be signed by the individual stating personal effects being shipped will be definitely used at his/her specified address
   
• Foreign national living in Lebanon may also benefit from the customs exemption by providing the following documents:
  • A detailed Packing List of all items prepared and legalized by the Lebanese Embassy
  • Certificate from the local mayor in Lebanon certifying that s/he is or will be living at the address specified on the rental or ownership document
  • A valid work permit and a valid residence certificate